H6 in. x W8 in. Foliage is deep purple-red, with contrasting heads of bright rose-pink flowers. Hardy to Zone 3.

This group of cushion-forming, evergreen perennials produce multitudes of lollipop-like flower-heads in spring and early summer. Very hardy rockery plants, they prefer moist, sandy or gritty soil in full sun, and thrive in coastal areas.